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Chicago Bears: Splitting the Touches Between Matt Forte and Michael Bush in 2012

July 14, 2012   ·     ·   Jump to comments

It looks like Matt Forte will be signed and in uniform by the time the regular season starts. At the end of June, he indicated that he would be there for the regular season.
The latest news is that he could be signed before the weekend is out (Pro Football Talk). So assuming it gets done before the season start, the next question becomes: How will Chicago use both Forte and newly acquired running back Michael Bush? 
 
All Forte All the Time?
Despite only playing in 12 games last season, Forte finished the year with over 200 rushing attempts and over 50 receptions. With 255 total touches, Forte is light years ahead of the next closest guy, Marion Barber, who had just 119.
Barber had 114 carries, and the next closest receiver to Forte was Johnny Knox and Roy Williams—both tied with 37 receptions. In 2010, Forte had 288 touches compared with Chester Taylor 132 (112 carries) and Johnny Knox with 51 receptions.
Given that he was such a big part ...

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